The Department of International Relations at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in September 2012 and subject to final budgetary approval.

Area of specialization: International Relations of Latin America. Applicants should have a research specialization in contemporary Latin America, with a focus on either (a) foreign policy and U.S.-Latin American relations, or (b) issues of transnational relevance such as economic development, migration, crime, and civil society. We welcome applications from all relevant disciplines, including political science, sociology, history, and international affairs. Position requires commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as research. Publications and teaching experience required. Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please submit curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, samples of written work, and three current letters of recommendation to: Chair, Latin America Search Committee, Department of International Relations, Boston University, 152 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215. Applications must be received no later than October 1, 2011. The Department of International Relations is committed to multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research and teaching.

Boston University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.